Wolfskin Peak/Script

Chapter 15: Wolfskin Peak

Opening

A Level Support with Kaze achieved.

Kaze: Pardon me, milord/milady. I've finished scouting the surrounding area.

Avatar: Thank you Kaze. How does it look?

Kaze: I'm afraid it's not good. I don't believe the Nohrian army is aware of our precise location, but... They have moved to block all possible routes to the castle. Even the back roads and trails. They are being quite thorough. There are thousands of troops massing.

Avatar: Thousands. And we are just a handful. Well, thank you again, Kaze, for taking on such a difficult scouting mission.

Kaze: Of course, milord/milady. May I ask... How do you plan on proceeding? I don't see any way we can get around Nohr's forces undetected.

Avatar: There's really NO other route we can take?

Ryoma: That's not entirely true.

Avatar: Oh? Well, let's hear it! It doesn't look like we have any other options.

Ryoma: Technically speaking, it is possible to reach Nohr via Mount Garou. However, Mount Garou is more commonly known as the Impassable Peak.

Kaze: How can you even suggest such a thing, Lord Ryoma? We'd fare better against 10,000 Nohrian soldiers out in the open!

Ryoma: I am aware of the downside... and so is Nohr. That must be why they're forcing us in that direction.

Kaze: Right. I didn't see any troops blocking the entrance to the peak... But that is surely intentional.

Ryoma: What do you think, Avatar? This may be our best chance.

Avatar: Well, we can't just stay here. We're a small force, but we're powerful and nimble. I thinkwe should take our chances with Garou.

Ryoma: Then it is agreed. Kaze, can you guide us to the best possible entry point?

Kaze: Of course, milord.

Battle Begins

Avatar: *huff* *huff* *huff* First the Eternal Stairway... now this. At least we don't have to worry about staying in condition with all this exercise.

Ryoma: I'm afraid the physical demands o fthis peak aren't our only worry... How are you doing, Avatar? Do you need to take a break?

Avatar: No, I'm OK. But it looks as though we've put some distance on the others. Perhaps we should give them a chance to catch up and rest.

Ryoma: Good idea. I'll backtrack a little bit and alert the leaders. Wait... someone else is here!

Avatar: Where? I don't see anyone...

Wolfskin: Grrrr...

Ryoma: Watch out, Avatar!

(Wolfskin and Keaton appear)

Wolfskin: Grr... *snarl*

Aatar: What are we dealing with, Ryoma? Another of Nohr's monsters?

Ryoma: No, these are wolfskin - a tribe with shapeshifting abilities. They're the other hazard associated with crossing Mount Garou.

Keaton: Hey! What are you guys doing in our den?

Avatar: I'm sorry... who are you?

Keaton: Me? Oh, my name's Keaton. And you CAN'T HAVE MY FUR, got it? Some other humans came and tried to get my fur. But I collected their bones instead. Ha! The joke's on them.

Ryoma: He does appear to have a collection of human bones...

Avatar: I'm sorry. I think there's been a misunderstanding. We're not after you're fur. We just want to pass through the area. We mean you no harm!

Keaton: Really? How can I trust you? My fur is pretty soft, you know. A lot of people want it!

Avatar: Please, believe me. We have no intention of fighting. Everyone! Set down your weapons.

Ryoma: I hope you know what you're doing, Avatar...

Takumi: Yeah, you better be right about this.

Avatar: There. You see, we're sorry about trespassing, but we come in peace. We'd just like to pass through this area.

Keaton: Hmm...

Wolfskin: Grr!

Keaton: All right, all right. I think they're telling the truth. Let's let these humans through.

Avatar: Thank you Keaton. We appreciate it.

(Wolfskin is attacked by dark magic)

Wolfskin: Gyaaah!

(Wolfskin dies)

Keaton: What was that?

Avatar: Some kind of explosion! Everyone, get down!

Ryoma: Look, up there. What is that?

Avatar: It looks like... dark energy. The same kind that exploded from my sword... Have we been set up by King Garon again?

Keaton: Hey! Hey! Wake up! This isn't funny, OK? Snap to it! Aww, open your eyes. Please? Not like this... *sniff* *sniff*

Avatar: Oh dear.

Keaton: YOU! You did this, didn't you? You were tricking us the whole time!

Avatar: No! That's not true. We had nothing to do with this!

Keaton: Lies! You'll die for this. ALL OF YOU!

(Keaton attacks Avatar)

(Kaze appears and Guards Avatar)

Kaze: Lord/Lady Avatar! Are you OK?

Keaton: Gah! Get out of my way! This is between me and him/her.

(Keaton attacks Kaze)

Kaze: Urgh...

Avatar: Kaze!

Kaze: I don't think we can talk our way out of this one, Lord/Lady Avatar.We're going to sustain heavy losses if we don't fight back.

Keaton: I knew I shouldn't have trusted humans. None of you are leaving this place alive!

Kaze: Quickly, Lord/Lady Avatar! We need to take action one way or another.

Avatar: Argh! I guess we have no choice... Please forgive us, wolfskin!

Engaging Keaton

Keaton: Now I'll take your life in exchange for my friend's. Rawr! (Any unit)

Keaton: Ugh... Why did you have to come here... (Defeat)

After Battle

Avatar: We owe the wolfskin an apology. As meaningless as they believe it to be... We can't undo what happened here today.

Kaze:An apology may be in order, but we're not at fault here. Please don't be too hard on yourself about all this.

Avatar: I don't know. I'll never be able to fully forgive myself. I suppose it's just another burden I'll carry until the end.

Kaze: Perhaps it's a burden I can help you carry, milord/milady. I'll always be at your side - especially at times like this.

Avatar: Thank you, Kaze. Your words mean a lot to me.

(Scene transition)

(Ground begins to shake)

Avatar: Whoah, what's happening? I think it's a landslide! Watch out!

(Avatar falls into a ravine to be caught by Kaze)

Avatar: Kaze! YOu have to let go of me! We'll both fall if you don't!

Kaze: Never milord/milady! I won't let you die!

(Camera focuses on purple crystal in ravine)

Kaze: Hrrrgh! I can't hold this much longer... Hmm, is that what I think it is? Milord/Milady! I'm going to try something! Please hold tight!

Avatar: What?!

Kaze: Hah!

(Kaze throws a shuriken at the crystal, causing it to explode and blowing himself and the Avatar back onto the clifftop)

Avatar: WHOA!

Kaze: Are you all right, Lord/Lady Avatar?

Avatar: Yes... I think I am. Thanks to you. What WAS that?

Kaze: I... I don't know. I didn't know what would happen... but I'm afraid I didn't have many options.

Avatar: I can't say I'm disappointed, but you should have let me go and saved yourself.

Kaze: Nonsense. If anything I was prepared to sacrifice myself. Hoshido needs you, Lord/Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Well... thank you.

Azura: Are you two OK? I heard what sounded like another explosion.

Avatar: Yes,we're fine Azura. Kaze managed to save us both.

Azura: Oh thank goodness. I must admit, I feared the worst. Even thouh we're out of danger for now, it would be wise to stay alert.

(Scene transition to Ryoma and the Avatar overlooking the mountain)

Ryoma: Well, we've reached the summit. How are you doing, Avatar.

Avatar: I'm still upset about what happened with the wolfskin. Not to mention the fact that Kaze and I just nearly died.

Ryoma: Yes. This clash with the wolfskin is just another tragedy in a long line. ... Look, Avatar. Can you see the sun breaking over the horizon?

Avatar: Yes... I suppose I can.

Ryoma: They say the sun never shines in Nohr, but we can see that that's not true. Perhaps it's small comfort, but I take this as a good omen.

Avatar: It is warm here. The same kind of warmth I felt walking the streets of Hoshido. I hope someday, both Hoshido and Nohr can share this kind of warmth.

Ryoma: Anything is possible, Avatar.

After Save Screen

Female Avatar

Lilith: Lady Avatar, could I have a moment of your time? There's a familiar face here to see you.

Felicia: Lady Avatar! I'm so glad you're safe! When I'd heard you'd gone missing I couldn't think about anything else! I've been tracking you down ever since, through the astral whosits! It wasn't easy, but I made it here and I want to fight!

(Felicia joins the army)

Male Avatar

Lilith: Lord Avatar, could I have a moment of your time? There's a familiar face here to see you.

(Jakob joins the army)